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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.14, 1,916.21 and 497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.14, 1,916.21 and 497.20 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.14 : 1,916.21 = 497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.14/1,916.21 = 497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.14x = 1,916.21 × 497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.14x = 952,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,739.61/1,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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